Unemployment

Entering Italy without a job is a common situation and can have various causes: reintegration difficulties, health reasons (such as a heart attack or stroke), transfers from abroad or return from AIRE.

In these cases it is important to officially communicate your condition to the Italian State, so as to be able to access assistance, protections, and work support programs provided by law.

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Who is considered unemployed

According to Italian legislation (art. 19 D.Lgs. 150/2015):

• Someone is considered unemployed if they do not perform any work activity.

• They must not receive a work income exceeding the thresholds set by law.

• Any foreign pensions or annuities must be declared: those who receive them cannot be considered unemployed.

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First step: the DID (Declaration of Immediate Availability for Work)

The DID is the document used to officially declare that you are available to work.

• It is filled out online on the regional employment portal (each region has its own).

• Access is granted via CIE, SPID or CNS.

• The DID is active immediately: as soon as it is completed, you are registered as unemployed seeking work.

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Second step: appointment at the Employment Centre

After submitting the DID online:

• You need to book an appointment at the Employment Center (CPI) in your area.

• During the interview, a personal profile is created and you are placed on the placement lists.

• From that moment, you can access active policies, training courses, incentives, and income support (NASpI, inclusion allowances, etc., if applicable).

There is not yet a single national portal: each region manages its own services, but you can also access them through the portal of the Ministry of Labor – Labor Services:
National Labor Services Portal

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Exemption from health tickets for the unemployed

Those registered as unemployed at the Employment Center and with an active DID can request the E02 exemption from paying health tickets.

Main requirements:

• Being unemployed and registered at the Employment Center;

• Having a family income below the thresholds set by the Ministry of Health;

• Being residents in Italy (or AIRE registered returning residents).

How to apply:

• Submit a self-declaration to the competent ASL/USL;

• In some regions, the recognition is automatic;

• With the code E02 on the electronic health booklet, you no longer pay tickets for visits and tests.

📖 References:

• Decree Law 124/1998, art. 3, comma 13

• Ministry of Health – Health Ticket Exemptions

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Useful Links DID by region

• Abruzzo – Abruzzo Work Portal
• Basilicata – ClicLavoro Basilicata
• Calabria – Calabria Work
• Campania – ClicLavoro Campania
• Emilia-Romagna – Work for You – DID online
• Friuli Venezia Giulia – FVG Region – Work
• Lazio – Lazio Work Space
• Liguria – Liguria Region – Work
• Lombardia – Lombardia Region – Work Services
• Marche – Marche Region – Work
• Molise – ClicLavoro Molise
• Piemonte – Piemonte Work Agency
• Apulia – LavoroXTe Puglia
• Sardinia – SIL Sardinia
• Sicily – SILAV Sicily
• Tuscany – Tuscany Region – DID
• Trentino-Alto Adige – Province of Trento – Labour Agency | South Tyrol – Labour Market
• Umbria – Work for You Umbria
• Aosta Valley – Aosta Valley Region – Labour
• Veneto – ClicLavoro Veneto

In addition, the national portal DID Online – ANPAL remains valid

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Quick Checklist

Unemployed Requirements

• No work activity

• No pension or income to declare (if applicable, you are not unemployed)

Steps

1. Fill out DID online on the regional website

2. Access with CIE/SPID

3. Book an appointment at the Employment Center

4. Be listed in the placement lists

5. Request the exemption from the health ticket (E02) at ASL/USL

6. Access courses, support, and financial assistance